What to Do When Terminated

If you receive a termination notice, you should not send out resumes or network until you have:

• Completely thought out your next career moves.
• Defined your goals and objectives.
• Researched a target list of potential new employers.
• Changed your resume from focusing on vague experiences to focusing on quantifiable accomplishments.
• Practiced a two-minute oral summary of your accomplishments.
• Realized you’re not to blame—layoffs are unfortunately the norm nowadays.

Source: Manchester, Bala Cynwyd, PA, December 21, 1998.